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Job description

Perched in the village of Crawfordsburn with fabulous views of the country park, The Old Inn is the perfect rural retreat. A new addition to the Galgorm Collection family this beautiful hotel is located just 10 minutes from Belfast and 5 minutes from the seaside town of Bangor. The Old Inn is bursting with character - think cosy corners, log fires, mini spa, glorious grub, and elegant interiors. We are seeking to add a new chef to our dedicated, dynamic kitchen team. This is an amazing opportunity for a passionate, hardworking chef to prepare and cook with the best locally sourced produce, progress in their careers, and join an award-winning company. If you want to be part of this exciting new venture then we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• The preparation of local fresh produce and cooking of various cuisines to a very high standard.
• Running a kitchen section and taking responsibility for all dishes in your section ensuring consistent presentation every time.
• Ensuring all meals are delivered on time.
• Manage food standards and quality across all stages of food preparation and production ensuring high standards are consistently met.
• Working alongside the Head Chef and team to create and develop daily and weekly specials.
• Assist in the training and development of junior chefs.
• Ensuring minimum wastage and implementing new ideas for reducing wastage.
• Working within and maintaining all associated Health, Safety, and Hygiene guidelines/procedures while working.
• Comply with company food safety policies and legislation.
• Maintain high levels of cleanliness at all times, making sure your personal appearance and uniform are in line with the required Resort standards at all times.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Have at least 1 year of experience working as a Chef de Partie, working within a busy kitchen environment.
• Enjoy working as part of a team, be able to multi-task, and work well under pressure.
• Hold basic Food Hygiene Qualification or above.
• Have a flexible approach to working shift patterns and be available to work days/evenings and weekends.